The first meme coin to gain widespread attention was Dogecoin (DOGE), which was created in December 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. It started as a joke based on the popular âDogeâ meme, featuring a Shiba Inu dog. Despite its humorous origins, Dogecoin developed a strong community and became known for its lighthearted and charitable projects, like fundraising for various causes.
Dogecoinâs success laid the foundation for other meme coins, but it remains the most notable and widely recognized of its kind .
